Children and Young People
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Disabled Students in Further Education and Higher Education
Children and Young People:Frequently Asked Questions
Through our helpline we receive enquiries spanning a wide range of different topics. Here is a selection of those most asked:
Can I get a reduction of Vehicle Excise Duty?
If you are disabled you may be entitled to a reduction or exemption of vehicle tax. The vehicle must be registered in your name or a specific driver’s name and must only be used for your personal needs.
You can apply for exemption if you get the:
- higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
- War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
You can get a 50% reduction in vehicle tax if you get the Personal Independence Payment or Adult Disability Payment standard rate mobility component Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
You can find out more here Vehicles exempt from vehicle tax – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What help is there with energy costs?
Energy costs used to be a worry in winter but now bills can be a challenge all year round.
The good news is there are different grants and schemes available to help people improve the heating in their homes and keep heating costs down.
Home Energy Scotland is a free energy advice service funded by the Scottish Government to help people save money and keep their homes warmer. They offer simple energy saving tips, and know about funding schemes and how to access them.
Their website Home Energy Scotland offers help with finding funding, reducing your bills, making your home warmer and living a greener life. You can call them on 0808 808 2282
Children and Young People:Search for Local Organisations
Our quick search tool can connect you to over 3000 service providers, suppliers and organisations supporting people across Scotland. To find support near you, simply enter your search term and select your local authority.
| Organisation | Description |
|---|---|
| You First Advocacy | Aims: You First Advocacy are an issue based/professional service which provides support to individuals living in Renfrewshire who have an issue(s) with their care in the community and in hospital. Services provided: Supports service users who have ment… |
| Young Minds App | Young Minds App (www.youngmindsapp.co.uk) offers a diverse array of materials, including articles and guides on various aspects of student mental health, educational resources aligned with UK curricula, tips for parents to support their children’s ment… |
| YoungSibs | Summary: YoungSibs https://sibs.org.uk/youngsibs/ is an online support service for brothers and sisters of disabled children and young people. It provides information about disability, dealing with feelings and family life, and tips for coping with… |
| YouthLink Scotland | YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work and the collective voice of the sector We champion and advocate for the youth work sector so that all young people can access high-quality youth work. Our membership of voluntary and statutory yo… |
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